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Join author Paul D. Jackson, Jr. in If A Frog Had Wings as he reflects on how his life experiences from childhood to adulthood had prepared him for the fight of his life. Share in the humor, heartbreak and steadfast stubbornness in Paul's love of life that have helped him to overcome great adversity and come out standing.

On July 24, 2008, my wife and I sat in Dr. Doug Floras office. The doctor entered the room, turned, and looked at us and said, I know folks, this really sucks! You have esophageal cancer. It is what is called a clinical T3N1 tumor. It's extremely serious as he sketched a picture of my esophagus and stomach. He said that the tumor's size was 2.0 mm.

In his book, Jackson reflects on how his life experiences from childhood to adulthood prepared him for the fight of his life when he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Join him in the humor, heartbreak and steadfast stubbornness, as well as his love of life that allowed him to overcome great adversity.

Author’s Beat, sponsored by The Writers League of the Villages in central Florida, is hosted by award-winning author Mark Newhouse and created by Don Canaan and Mark Newhouse. Also listen to “The Chosen Radio” every 1st and 3rd Sunday morning of the month at 10:30. Award-winning journalist Don Canaan brings you dramatizations of many of the radio programs that you grew up.